Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction - (Traveling)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Ashburn, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager to be located on a data center project in Sterling, VA with our Mission Critical team! The Senior Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing a large, complex project or multiple small to medium-sized projects while providing leadership to clients and project team members. This role works in conjunction with the Sr. Project Superintendent to manage all field and construction activities throughout the development and delivery stages of assigned project(s). The Senior Project Manager typically reports to the Project Executive. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

10+ years of construction experience working in construction as a Project Manager or in a similar role
Commercial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC) is required
Experience leading, developing, and mentoring a team
An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge
Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution
Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
Adaptable to meet needs of the business and the client
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living, student housing, hospitality, condominium, and/or other lived in product type construction is desired
Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
Provide leadership and management direction to project teams. Foster a collaborative team environment; manage team performance and ensure adherence to project goals and company policy.
Identify and assess project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors
Lead client and stakeholder communication, manage expectations and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
Collaborate with and manage partnership with architects, engineers and other key project team entities/stakeholders
Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules; manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials
Prepare and manage project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as needed, initiate changes to ensure adherence
Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments
Manage project budget, project expenses, and ensure projects are completed within allocated funds. Prepare financial reports and monthly forecasts.
Implement quality control and quality assurance program and measures to ensure project meets and exceeds required standards and identify areas for improvement
Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
Assist with preconstruction efforts and manage buy-out process
Detect constructability issues with project design
Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
Foster positive relationships with both internal and external parties
Develop and mentor team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, delegate job assignments, establish team member goals, and recommend promotions